sew holsters, belts, and mag holders?

[mliebs8]

What items should I expect to have to buy to sew holsters, belts, and mag holders? I've decided to go ahead and buy the 3000 but I really need some advice on the add ons. Any help would be appreciated.

[Art]

Hi Miles,

You will need thread and needles, I use Schmetz and you won't go wrong with them, Linhanyl thread is on sale at Artisan for about $12, size 277 or so, depends on the look you want. You might make use of a edge guide and a holster plate and maybe a double narrow foot (you can grind one of the feet off if needed). Burn up a lot of scrap practicing.

Art

What items should I expect to have to buy to sew holsters, belts, and mag holders? I've decided to go ahead and buy the 3000 but I really need some advice on the add ons. Any help would be appreciated.

[Randy Cornelius]

Get an assortment of needles to sew the size of thread you will be sew and will sew in the future. I would suggest 138, 277 and 346. Get several bobbins you can never have enough. I think I have 8-10 with several different sizes of thread and colors.

Get the right single foot for doing your cases so you can sew up next to a case edge, Like sewing a mag pouch etc. You will have to grind some off the foot to make it work.

Also the double foot for sewing belts etc.

I have never had the hoster plate. Been doing a lot of holsters without it so I cannot advise if you need it or not.

You will be very glad you bought it. I have been pleased with mine and the customer support is great.

Randy